序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开(公告)号 | 公开(公告)日 | 发明人 |
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81 | Bowden cable arrangement | EP83106888.7 | 1983-07-13 | EP0100028B1 | 1986-11-20 | Mochida, Haruo; Watanuki, Yoshio |
82 | Remote control device | EP83106397.9 | 1983-06-30 | EP0100855A1 | 1984-02-22 | Mochida, Haruo |
The endmost latch mechanism of two units controlled by an actuating mechanism is connected to the "single" Bowden cable arrangement thereof in a manner that the inner wire of the cable is connected to a stationary member of the latch, while the movable member thereof is operated by movement of the outer flexible housing of the cable. |
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83 | Bowden cable arrangement | EP83106888.7 | 1983-07-13 | EP0100028A1 | 1984-02-08 | Mochida, Haruo; Watanuki, Yoshio |
A push-pull cable arrangement for selectively transmitting longitudinal motion to two separate destinations has an inner wire (6) having a front end (6a), a rear end (6b) and an intermediate node (19) between the front and rear ends. The inner wire (6) is enclosed with a first outer casing (9) between the front end (6a) and the intermediate node (19), and with a second outer casing (13) between the intermediate node (19) and the rear end (13b). A front end (9a) of the first casing (9) facing the front end (9a) of the wire (6) is stationary, and a rear end (13b) of the seond casing (13) facing the rear end (9b) of the inner wire (6) is also stationary. There is further provided an intermediate unit (33) having a first member (15 or 16) to which a rear end (9b) of the first casing (9) is fixed, and a second member to which a front end (13a) of the second casing (13) is fixed. One of the first and second members is a stationary housing (15), and the other is a sliding member (16) slidably contained in the housing (15). The housing (15) and the sliding member (16) receives the inner wire (6) with the intermediate node (19) slidably, and the sliding member (16) is movable longitudinally of the wire in the housing. |
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84 | Pedal for bicycle | US18004676 | 2021-07-02 | US11957951B2 | 2024-04-16 | Hee-Jae Park |
A pedal for a bicycle is disclosed. The pedal for a bicycle comprises a case which can rotate about a spindle; a top plate which is connected to the case by a pivot shaft and can rotate about the pivot shaft; a displacement generating assembly which is disposed in the case and is connected to the case and the top plate so as to generate displacement according to the rotation of the top plate; and a sensing unit which is connected to the displacement generating assembly so as to sense the displacement. | ||||||
85 | Cruise control on a work machine | US17856312 | 2022-07-01 | US11767656B2 | 2023-09-26 | Brant D. Kukuk; Christopher Trimble |
A cruise control system for work machines. The system comprises one or more levers for controlling the velocity of the work machine and one or more magnet assemblies. The magnet assemblies comprise means of overcoming the neutral bias of a control lever so that the velocity of the work machine may be maintained without manual input from the operator. The magnets may act directly upon a control lever or a surface adjacent a control lever. Additional controls may be employed to set a maximum cruising speed for the work machine when cruise control is engaged. | ||||||
86 | Driver assistance system | US17614104 | 2020-06-17 | US11755054B2 | 2023-09-12 | Yoshihiro Yamamoto; Yasuyuki Tonohara; Keiichi Yamasaki; Katsuhisa Maedo; Kazutaka Aihara |
A driver assistance system enables brake and accelerator operation by an operation bar in a manner close to a sense of a driver of a vehicle, regardless of the degree of operation of the operation bar. Embodiments include an operation bar extending downward toward a vehicle floor panel from a manual operation area where a seated driver manually operates the operation bar, and whose lower portion is supported in a slidingly displaceable manner along an axial direction in a front-down, rear-up tilted state. The operation bar includes a brake actuation section, below the manual operation area, that actuates a brake mechanism by sliding displacement of the operation bar in a front-down direction; and an accelerator actuation section that actuates an acceleration mechanism by sliding displacement of the operation bar in a rear-up direction that is a reverse direction on the same axis from the sliding displacement in the front-down direction. | ||||||
87 | CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING A TRANSFORMABLE KNOB AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME | US17518242 | 2021-11-03 | US20230133752A1 | 2023-05-04 | Joseph F. Szczerba; Ki Hyun Ahn |
A control system for a vehicle comprises a controller comprising a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium including instructions. The system comprises a transformable knob manipulated between first and second states. The knob comprises a body having a periphery wall arranged to flex between first and second configurations with the first and second states, respectively. The system comprises an output device arranged to change between first and second settings. Manipulation of the transformable knob from the first state to the second state transmits an input signal to the controller and facilitates flexing of the periphery wall from the first configuration to the second configuration. The controller receives the input signal, and the processor compares the input signal to the instructions in the non-transitory computer-readable medium and transmit an output signal to the output device to change the output device from the first setting to the second setting. | ||||||
88 | Work vehicle magnetorheological fluid joystick systems reducing unintended joystick motions | US16864749 | 2020-05-01 | US11634885B2 | 2023-04-25 | Todd F. Velde; Alex R. Vandegrift; Craig Christofferson; Christopher J. Meyer; Aaron R. Kenkel; Mark D. Anderson; Lance R. Sherlock; Kenneth Franck |
In embodiments, a work vehicle magnetorheological fluid (MRF) joystick system includes a joystick device, an MRF joystick resistance mechanism, and a controller architecture. The joystick device includes, in turn, a base housing, a joystick movably mounted to the base housing, and a joystick position sensor configured to monitor movement of the joystick relative to the base housing. The MRF joystick resistance mechanism is controllable to vary a first joystick stiffness resisting movement of the joystick relative to the base housing in at least one degree of freedom. The controller architecture is configured to: (i) detect when unintended joystick motion conditions occur during operation of the work vehicle; and (ii) when detecting unintended joystick motion conditions, command the MRF joystick resistance mechanism to increase the first joystick stiffness in a manner reducing susceptibility of the joystick device to unintended joystick motions. | ||||||
89 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM | US17614104 | 2020-06-17 | US20220326726A1 | 2022-10-13 | Yoshihiro YAMAMOTO; Yasuyuki TONOHARA; Keiichi YAMASAKI; Katsuhisa MAEDO; Kazutaka AIHARA |
A driver assistance system enables brake and accelerator operation by an operation bar in a manner close to a sense of a driver of a vehicle, regardless of the degree of operation of the operation bar. Embodiments include an operation bar extending downward toward a vehicle floor panel from a manual operation area where a seated driver manually operates the operation bar, and whose lower portion is supported in a slidingly displaceable manner along an axial direction in a front-down, rear-up tilted state. The operation bar includes a brake actuation section, below the manual operation area, that actuates a brake mechanism by sliding displacement of the operation bar in a front-down direction; and an accelerator actuation section that actuates an acceleration mechanism by sliding displacement of the operation bar in a rear-up direction that is a reverse direction on the same axis from the sliding displacement in the front-down direction. | ||||||
90 | Work vehicle magnetorheological fluid joystick systems operable in modified joystick stiffness modes | US17002052 | 2020-08-25 | US11414833B2 | 2022-08-16 | Alex R. Vandegrift; Craig Christofferson; Amy K. Jones; Anthony K. Kraft; Brett S. Graham; Christopher R. Benson; Christopher J. Meyer; Kenneth Franck; Mark D. Anderson; Todd F. Velde |
Embodiments of a work vehicle magnetorheological fluid (MRF) joystick system include a joystick device having a base housing, a joystick movably mounted to the base housing, and a joystick position sensor configured to monitor joystick movement. An MRF joystick resistance mechanism is controllable to vary a joystick stiffness resisting movement of the joystick relative to the base housing, while a controller architecture is coupled to the joystick position sensor and to the MRF joystick resistance mechanism. The controller architecture is configured to: (i) selectively place the work vehicle MRF joystick system in a modified joystick stiffness mode during operation of the work vehicle; and (ii) when the work vehicle MRF joystick system is placed in the modified joystick stiffness mode, command the MRF joystick resistance mechanism to vary the joystick stiffness based, at least in part, on the movement of the joystick relative to the base housing. | ||||||
91 | THROTTLE OPERATING DEVICE | US17541402 | 2021-12-03 | US20220179443A1 | 2022-06-09 | Yukio OSHIRO; Keisuke TSUKAMOTO |
A throttle operating device includes a fixing member, a throttle lever, and a detection sensor. A drive source of the transport is configured to be controlled based on the rotational operation angle of the throttle lever detected by the detection sensor. The throttle lever is configured to be rotated in a forward direction and a reverse direction. When the throttle lever is rotated in the forward direction, the drive source of the transport can be controlled. When the throttle lever is rotated in the reverse direction, a predetermined device mounted on the transport can be operated or an operation of the predetermined device can be stopped. | ||||||
92 | Customizable joystick-based means for controlling the brake and throttle of a motor vehicle using a single hand | US16540072 | 2019-08-14 | US20210048838A1 | 2021-02-18 | Hayden Miller Stipe |
A joystick-based hand control device establishes a method for an individual with a lower extremity mobility impairment to safely operate the brake and throttle in a car using only a single hand to manipulate said joystick (2). This device allows the operator to control the throttle by moving the joystick along the positive y-axis (3) (forwards from center). The brake may be controlled by moving the joystick along the negative y-axis (backwards from center), as well as along the x-axis (left or right from center) (5 and 6 respectively). This device also allows for customization of certain system parameters by the operator via the microcontroller (7), so that its function may be modified to better suit the operator's unique needs or driving style. | ||||||
93 | DIAL STRUCTURE, REMOTE CONTROLLER EMPLOYING THE SAME, AND CONTROLLING METHOD | US16856750 | 2020-04-23 | US20200257286A1 | 2020-08-13 | Tao PENG; Yin TANG |
Disclosed is a controlling method for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes an image device. The controlling method includes transmitting, by a remote controller when a dial of a dial structure of the remote controller is rotated, a first control signal for changing imaging device information of an imaging device of the UAV via a signal transmitting device of the remote controller. The imaging device information comprises at least one of an operating mode of the imaging device, a shutter speed of the imaging device, an aperture size of the imaging device, a light sensitivity of the imaging device, or a preview image of the imaging device. The controlling method further includes transmitting a second control signal for confirming imaging device information via the signal transmitting device by the controller when the dial is slid with a displacement,? | ||||||
94 | Joystick controller for power machine | US15227344 | 2016-08-03 | US10344453B2 | 2019-07-09 | Mark W. Binstock; Scott J. LaCoe |
Joystick controllers having one or both of a reference bar and a throat plate. The reference bar substantially surrounds the joystick and is mounted to a control panel, and provides a hand rest surface for an operator while operating the joystick. A top curved surface of the reference bar extends substantially parallel to the path of movement of the joystick in the fore and aft direction of travel. The throat plate has a shape oriented with tapered surfaces and vertices at the furthest fore and aft points to limit turning, caused by movement of the joystick in a side-to-side direction, at higher forward and aft speeds. The joystick can be biased such that, in the neutral position, it is oriented aft of center to allow for a full forward stroke, while limiting rearward stroke. | ||||||
95 | Accelerating and braking device and method for a vehicle | US15184970 | 2016-06-16 | US10175713B1 | 2019-01-08 | Keith Howell; Timothy E. Smith; Dane N. Millar |
An accelerating and braking device is disclosed for a vehicle. The accelerating and braking device includes a support tube pivotably coupled adjacent to the steering column. A brake tube links the control tube with the brake pedal for activating and deactivating the brake pedal. A position sensor is coupled to the control tube. A control engaging the position sensor for producing a variable signal output from the position sensor during rotation of the control. The position sensor electrically coupled to the electronic control module. A first rotational displacement of the position sensor causing an increase in velocity of the vehicle. A second rotational displacement of the position sensor causing a decrease in velocity of the vehicle. A first spring and a second spring engaging the control for causing the second rotational displacement and the decrease in velocity of the vehicle. | ||||||
96 | MULTIPLE POSITION ELECTRICAL SWITCH | US15638521 | 2017-06-30 | US20180005782A1 | 2018-01-04 | Thierry Burnel; Eric Riffaud |
An electrical switch includes comprising a fixed upper contact a fixed lower contact, and a mobile contact blade. A fixed support bears the mobile contact blade and the fixed support includes a front support branch and a rear support branch. Each branch includes a transversely oriented horizontal notch, in the bottom of which is housed a transverse free edge of a respectively front and rear section of the mobile contact blade. The fixed support includes two identical support plates spaced transversely apart. | ||||||
97 | Vehicular transmission range switching device | US14764992 | 2013-03-18 | US09835245B2 | 2017-12-05 | Seag Woo Lee; Min Seok Jeon; Won Lee |
A vehicular transmission range switching device is provided which: a cover part with one side containing a display part for displaying the transmission range, a knob handling part inserted in the cover part so as to be arranged in a side of the display part, a rotary unit consisting of a shaft inserted in the lower side of the knob handling part, a moving block inserted in the upper side of the shaft, and a stopper inserted in the lower side of the shaft, that rotates along with the knob handling part, a gear part connected to the lower part of the rotary unit for turning the rotary unit to the parking range when shutting the vehicle off, a body part consisting of a locking part for limiting the turning of the rotary unit, and a sensing part for sensing the turning of the rotary unit and the gear part. | ||||||
98 | ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL DEVICE AND VEHICLE USING SAME | US14683366 | 2015-04-10 | US20160070293A1 | 2016-03-10 | XIAO-GANG ZHOU; WEI-MIN YANG |
An accelerator and brake pedal device includes a connecting lever, a brake pedal assembly, an accelerator pedal assembly, an accelerator control circuit, and a resisting member. The brake pedal assembly is coupled to the connecting lever. The accelerator pedal assembly is rotatably coupled to the brake pedal assembly. The accelerator control circuit has an accelerator control switch. The resisting member is positioned on the connecting lever away from the brake pedal assembly. The accelerator control switch is resisted to turn off by the resisting member and break the accelerator control circuit. The resisting member is moved by the accelerator pedal assembly toward the accelerator control switch. The accelerator control circuit is rendered inoperative when the resisting member is moved by the accelerator pedal assembly toward the accelerator control switch. The accelerator control circuit is rendered operative when the accelerator pedal assembly is released. | ||||||
99 | WORKING MACHINE JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY | US14740019 | 2015-06-15 | US20150368875A1 | 2015-12-24 | Rebecca Louise Cook; Edward James Hill |
A working machine joystick assembly includes a joystick arranged to control one or more functions of a working machine, and a mechanical linkage assembly configured to operatively connect the joystick to spool valves to control the one or more functions. The joystick includes at least two axes of movement, one axis being a twist axis, each axis of movement being configured to mechanically actuate a separate spool valve through the mechanical linkage assembly. | ||||||
100 | Control system with displaceable knob | US13876487 | 2011-09-26 | US09052736B2 | 2015-06-09 | Julien Kreider; Emilie Collin |
Control system intended for the choice and the selection of functions in a vehicle, the system comprising a case, a lever extending along a main axis from a first end, mounted pivoting about a pivot axis to a second end provided with an actuation knob, the lever being able to turn about the main axis, and an elastic return device of the lever into a neutral position comprising an action surface in the form of a truncated cone of revolution, the axis of which is the main axis and, on a pivoting of the lever, the active zone is displaced along a generatrix of the cone moving towards the vertex, the elastic means being more biased than in a neutral position. |